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- the present invention relates to an electrical connector having matable connector halves that are latched together. More particularly, the invention relates to a latch securing member that cooperates with the latch of at least one connector half to prevent the unwanted disengagement of the connector halves.
- connector position assurance members CPA
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,746,306 This connector has dielectric connector bodies that are coupled and locked together by a resilient lock member of one connector body which snaps past and engages a lock member of the other connector body.
- the resilient lock member includes a slot that extends through one end and a lock shoulder that faces the opposite end thereof.
- the other lock member includes a lock shoulder and a loop that passes through the slot of the resilient lock member and cooperatively forms a gauge hole of a predetermined size with the resilient lock member when the connector bodies are coupled and locked together by the lock shoulders.
- a gauge pin having a shank of substantially the same predetermined size is disposed in the gauge hole to indicate that the connector bodies are locked together by the lock shoulders.
- This known connector assembly provides a means of indicating that the connector bodies are locked together and a means to prevent the accidental unlocking of the connector bodies.
- the gauge pin member is inserted in a direction transverse to the insertion direction of the matable connector bodies, which insertion may be difficult in close working areas.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,507,666 Another known connector is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,507,666.
- This connector has a lock securing member for securing mutual fitting of connectors for use in, e.g., connecting electric wires to each other, which can sense a half-fitted condition between connector housings.
- a lock arm is provided in a male housing, and a lock securing member having flexible latch fingers is attached to the male housing in a temporarily engaged condition where the flexible latch fingers are positioned to extend along the lock arm and also abut with the lock arm.
- a female housing has engagement releasing drive sticks which function to move the flexible latch fingers upward to release the temporary engagement between the male housing and the lock securing member so that the lock securing member can be moved into a completely engaged condition, when both the housings are fitted to each other.
- a raised sensing piece having an inclined surface is provided at a free end of the lock arm, and a sensing projection coming into abutment with the raised sensing piece is provided on the lock securing member.
- the invention is directed to a latch securing member for use in maintaining a first connector having at least one latching arm in latching engagement with a second connector having at least one latch projection.
- the latch securing member has a front face, a rear wall and sidewalls extending therebetween.
- a bottom wall extends from the rear wall in a direction essentially perpendicular to the rear wall.
- An inclined member extends from proximate the front face to the rear wall, with the inclined member being positioned proximate the bottom wall at the front face and inclined toward a top surface.
- At least one securing arm extends from the rear wall toward the front face and is positioned proximate the top surface.
- the inclined member is positioned to cooperate with the latching arm of the first connector to prevent the latching arm from disengagement from the latching projection of the second connector.
- the securing arm cooperates with the latching arm to maintain the latch securing member in position relative to the latching arm.
- Each securing arm has an inclined surface provided on a portion of the securing arm that is positioned nearest the front face.
- a securing shoulder is provided proximate the inclined surface.
- An alignment member projects from the front face and is positioned in essentially the same place as the bottom wall. Lead-in surfaces are positioned on either side of the alignment member.
- the invention is also directed to a connector assembly having a first connector housing, a second connector housing and a latch securing member.
- the first connector housing has a latch member that extends from a first wall of the first connector housing, with the latch member having a latch projection engagement section and a disengagement section.
- the second connector housing has a latch projection that extends from a second wall of the second connector housing and cooperates with the latch projection engagement section of the first connector when the first and second connector are mated together.
- the latch securing member has an inclined member and a securing arm. The inclined member cooperates to maintain the disengagement section of the first connector in position when the latch securing projection is properly mated to the first connector housing and the securing arm cooperates with the disengagement section to prevent the removal of the latch securing member from the latch member.
- the latch projection engagement section of the first connector housing engages the latch projection of the second connector housing to form a locking member. Additionally, the disengagement section of the first connector housing engages the inclined member of the latch securing member which prevents the disengagement section from being moved to a disengagement position. This ensures that the latch projection engagement section will remain in contact with the latch projection, preventing the disengagement of the first connector housing from the second connector housing.
- the latch securing member of the present invention has numerous advantages. As the latch securing member is inserted in a direction which is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector, the latch securing member can be used in environments in which space between components must be minimized. The latch securing member can also be used on connectors already installed in the field. As the latch securing members cooperates with known latch members, the housing of the connectors do not have to be modified to accommodate the latch securing members. Many latch securing members currently available require the connector housing to have specific openings or shoulders provided therein to accommodate the latch securing members. No such special molding of the connector housings is required for this invention. The invention also required no special tools for insertion or removal. This facilitates the effective usefulness of the present invention in the marketplace.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a female housing, a male housing and a latch securing member of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of showing the female housing, male housing and the latching securing member fully assembled.
- FIG. 3 is a front view of the fully assembled connector assembly of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the latch securing member.
- FIG. 5 is a back perspective view of the latch securing member.
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the latch securing member.
- FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view, taken along line 7 - 7 of FIG. 3 , showing the female housing, male housing and latch securing member prior to mating.
- FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view, similar to FIG. 7 , showing the female housing mated with the male housing and prior to the insertion of the latch securing member.
- FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view, similar to FIG. 7 , showing the female housing mated with the male housing and the latch securing member inserted to cooperate with the male housing.
- a connector assembly has a male connector housing 10 , a female connector housing 40 and a latch securing member 70 .
- the male connector housing 10 is a dielectric body which has a plurality of terminal receiving cavities 12 extending therethrough from a front face 14 to a rear face 16 .
- Each of the cavities 12 is shown to have a cylindrical cross-section as it enters the rear face, although other cross-sectional shapes are encompassed within the scope of the invention.
- Pin type terminals (not shown) are insertable into the cavities 12 .
- Extending from a side wall 18 is a latch member 20 . In the configuration shown, the latch member 20 has two pivot members 22 which are attached to the sidewall 18 .
- Two extension arms 24 extend from the pivot members 22 to a disengagement section 26 .
- a latch arm 28 extends from the disengagement section 26 beyond pivot members 22 toward the front face 14 of the housing 10 .
- a latching shoulder 30 and an inclined surface 32 are provided on a free end portion of the latch arm 28 that extends nearest the front face 14 of the housing 10 .
- the female connector housing 40 is a dielectric body which has a plurality of terminal receiving cavities 42 extending therethrough from a front face 44 to a rear face 46 .
- Each of the cavities 42 is shown to have a cylindrical cross-section as it enters the rear face, although other cross-sectional shapes are encompassed within the scope of the invention.
- Socket type terminals (not shown) are insertable into the cavities 42 .
- Extending from a portion of a side wall 48 nearest the front face 44 of the housing 40 is a latch projection 50 .
- the latch projection 50 has a latching shoulder 52 and an inclined surface 54 .
- latch securing member 70 which can be used with various connector housings, including connectors with one or more latch arms and latch projections, which are well known in the industry, a more detailed description of the housing 10 and housing 40 will not be provided.
- the latch securing member 70 has a front face 72 , a rear wall 74 and sidewalls 76 extending therebetween.
- Each sidewall 76 has a side surface 77 that extends from proximate the front face 72 toward the rear wall 74 .
- Each side surface 77 is positioned proximate the bottom wall 78 (shown in FIG. 7 ) at the front face and is inclined toward the top surface 82 as it approaches the rear wall 74 .
- Bottom wall 78 is also provided and extends in a direction that is essentially perpendicular to the rear wall 74 .
- Securing arms 80 extend from the rear wall 74 and are integral with a top surface 82 of latch securing member.
- the securing arms have securing shoulders 84 and inclined surfaces 86 provided on the portions of the securing arms nearest the front face 72 .
- An inclined member 88 extends from proximate the front face 72 to the rear wall 74 .
- the inclined member 88 is positioned proximate the bottom wall 78 at the front face and is inclined toward the top surface 82 as it reaches the rear wall 74 .
- a first opening 90 extends through rear wall 74 and is positioned below inclined member 88 .
- a second opening 92 also extends through rear wall 74 and is positioned above the inclined member 88 .
- An alignment member 94 projects from front face 72 , the alignment member 94 is positioned in essentially the same plane as the bottom wall 78 .
- Lead-in surfaces 96 are positioned on either side of the alignment member 94 .
- FIGS. 7 through 9 the movement of the male connector housing 10 , the female connector housing 40 and the latch securing member from an unassembled position to a fully assembled position is represented.
- housing 10 and housing 40 are moved from the position shown in FIG. 7 to the position shown in FIG. 8 , the front face 14 of connector 10 enters connector 40 through the front face 44 thereof.
- the inclined surface 32 of latch member 20 engages the inclined surface 54 of latch projection 50 .
- the continued insertion causes the inclined surface 32 to be pushed upward (as viewed in the drawing) by inclined surface 54 , thereby causing the extension arms 24 , disengagement section 26 , latch arm 28 , latching shoulder 30 and inclined surface 32 to be resiliently rotated about pivot members 22 .
- the latch securing member 70 is moved from the position shown in FIG. 8 to the position shown in FIG. 9 .
- the bottom wall 78 of the latch securing member 70 engages and generally rides along the sidewall 18 of male connector housing 10 .
- Inside surfaces of sidewalls 74 move proximate the outside surfaces of the respective extension arms 24 of the latch member 20 , thereby trapping the extension arms 24 between the sidewalls 74 to ensure that the latch member 20 will be maintained within the latch securing member 70 .
- alignment member 94 is moved between the pivot members 22 .
- the positioning of the alignment member 94 is facilitated by lead-in surfaces 96 positioned on either side of the alignment member 94 .
- the lead-in surfaces rectify any slight misalignment of the latch securing member 70 relative to the latch member 20 as insertion occurs.
- the inclined surfaces 86 of the securing arms 80 engage the disengagement section 28 of the latch member 20 causing the securing arms 80 to be resiliently deformed in a direction away from the bottom wall 78 .
- the inclined surfaces 86 move beyond the disengagement section 28 , thereby allowing the securing arms 80 to resiliently return to their unstressed position, as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the bottom wall 78 of latch securing member 70 rests on sidewall 18 of male connector housing 10 .
- alignment member 94 is positioned between pivot members 22 .
- inclined member 88 is positioned in close proximity or in engagement with a bottom surface of the disengagement section 26 of the latch member 20 .
- the rear wall 74 is positioned proximate the disengagement section 26 .
- Securing arms 80 extend from the rear wall 74 over and beyond a top surface of the disengagement section 26 .
- the securing shoulders 84 are provided proximate to or in engagement with the disengagement section 26 .
- the alignment member 94 cooperates with the pivot arms 22 and the sidewalls 76 cooperate with the extension arms 24 to prevent the latch securing member 70 from moving laterally in a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the male connector housing 10 .
- the front face 72 cooperates with the pivot members 22 and the securing shoulders 84 cooperate with the disengagement section 26 to prevent the latch securing member 70 from moving laterally in a direction which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the male connector housing 10 .
- the inclined member 88 In the fully inserted position, the inclined member 88 is positioned in close proximity or in engagement with a bottom surface of the disengagement section 26 of the latch member 20 .
- this positioning of the inclined member 88 relative to the disengagement section 26 prevents the disengagement member from being moved toward the sidewall 18 , thereby preventing the latch arm 28 from pivoting about pivot members 22 which prevents latch member 20 from disengaging the latch projection 50 .
- the latch securing member 70 also performs the function of a connector position assurance member (CPA). If the male connector housing 10 is not fully mated with the female connector housing 40 , the latch member 20 will be in a stressed position, with the disengagement section 26 provided closer to the sidewall 18 . Complete insertion of the latch securing member will not occur, as the inclined member 88 of the latch securing member 70 will engage the disengagement section 26 close to the front face 72 , thereby preventing the further insertion of the latch securing member. Consequently, the inclined surfaces 86 of the securing arms 80 will not move past the disengagement section 26 , thereby providing the operator with a visual indication that the mating connectors 10 , 40 are not fully mated.
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- the securing arms 80 In order to remove the latch securing member 70 from the latch member 20 , the securing arms 80 must be resiliently deformed to allow the securing shoulders 84 to move out of the plane of the disengagement section 26 . With the shoulders moved, the latch securing member can be slid backward. With the latch securing member 70 removed, the operator can operate the latch member 20 in the normal manner. While the securing arms 80 can be resiliently deformed by the operator, it is extremely difficult for the securing arms 80 to be inadvertently deformed by a cable or the like. The configuration of the inclined surfaces 86 makes it very difficult for a cable to get tangled around the free end of the securing arms 80 .
- the use of the latch securing member 70 also prevents the cables from engaging the latch member 20 . Without the latch securing member 70 , the cables could engage and wrap around the latch member 20 , causing the cable to interfere with the operation of the latch member 20 . This could result in breakage of the latch member 20 or the inability to properly latch or unlatch the latch member 20 .
- the positioning of the latch securing member 70 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 9 , eliminates this problem and protects the latch member 20 from tangling with the cable.
- the latch securing member of the present invention has numerous advantages, several of which are discussed above. Other exemplary advantages are stated herein, but even more advantages will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
- the latch securing member can be used in environments in which space between components must be minimized.
- the latch securing member can also be used on connectors already installed in the field.
- the housing of the connectors do not have to be modified to accommodate the latch securing members.
- Many latch securing members currently available require the connector housing to have specific openings or shoulders provided therein to accommodate the latch securing members. No such special molding of the connector housings is required for this invention.
- the invention also required no special tools for insertion or removal. This facilitates the effective usefulness of the present invention in the marketplace.
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- The present invention relates to an electrical connector having matable connector halves that are latched together. More particularly, the invention relates to a latch securing member that cooperates with the latch of at least one connector half to prevent the unwanted disengagement of the connector halves.
- Electrical connectors having connector position assurance members (CPA) or other means to prevent disengagement of locking latches are known in the industry. One such electrical connector is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,746,306. This connector has dielectric connector bodies that are coupled and locked together by a resilient lock member of one connector body which snaps past and engages a lock member of the other connector body. The resilient lock member includes a slot that extends through one end and a lock shoulder that faces the opposite end thereof. The other lock member includes a lock shoulder and a loop that passes through the slot of the resilient lock member and cooperatively forms a gauge hole of a predetermined size with the resilient lock member when the connector bodies are coupled and locked together by the lock shoulders. A gauge pin having a shank of substantially the same predetermined size is disposed in the gauge hole to indicate that the connector bodies are locked together by the lock shoulders. This known connector assembly provides a means of indicating that the connector bodies are locked together and a means to prevent the accidental unlocking of the connector bodies. However, the gauge pin member is inserted in a direction transverse to the insertion direction of the matable connector bodies, which insertion may be difficult in close working areas.
- Another known connector is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,507,666. This connector has a lock securing member for securing mutual fitting of connectors for use in, e.g., connecting electric wires to each other, which can sense a half-fitted condition between connector housings. A lock arm is provided in a male housing, and a lock securing member having flexible latch fingers is attached to the male housing in a temporarily engaged condition where the flexible latch fingers are positioned to extend along the lock arm and also abut with the lock arm. A female housing has engagement releasing drive sticks which function to move the flexible latch fingers upward to release the temporary engagement between the male housing and the lock securing member so that the lock securing member can be moved into a completely engaged condition, when both the housings are fitted to each other. A raised sensing piece having an inclined surface is provided at a free end of the lock arm, and a sensing projection coming into abutment with the raised sensing piece is provided on the lock securing member. However, in this connector, once the securing member is moved into the fully secured position, it is difficult to remove the securing member, thereby making it difficult to unmate the connector housings.
- It would therefore be beneficial to have a latch securing member that could be inserted along the insertion direction of the matable connectors, thereby minimizing the space required for operation. It would also be beneficial to have a securing member that could be removed by the operator, if the matable connectors are to be intentionally unmated. Additionally, having a locking member which could be brought into engagement with the connector without the need for special passages or projections being provided on the connector would allow the use of the locking member on existing connectors. This allows existing connectors to be retrofitted with a locking member, thereby eliminating the need to replace existing connectors.
- The invention is directed to a latch securing member for use in maintaining a first connector having at least one latching arm in latching engagement with a second connector having at least one latch projection. The latch securing member has a front face, a rear wall and sidewalls extending therebetween. A bottom wall extends from the rear wall in a direction essentially perpendicular to the rear wall. An inclined member extends from proximate the front face to the rear wall, with the inclined member being positioned proximate the bottom wall at the front face and inclined toward a top surface. At least one securing arm extends from the rear wall toward the front face and is positioned proximate the top surface. The inclined member is positioned to cooperate with the latching arm of the first connector to prevent the latching arm from disengagement from the latching projection of the second connector. The securing arm cooperates with the latching arm to maintain the latch securing member in position relative to the latching arm.
- Each securing arm has an inclined surface provided on a portion of the securing arm that is positioned nearest the front face. A securing shoulder is provided proximate the inclined surface. An alignment member projects from the front face and is positioned in essentially the same place as the bottom wall. Lead-in surfaces are positioned on either side of the alignment member.
- The invention is also directed to a connector assembly having a first connector housing, a second connector housing and a latch securing member. The first connector housing has a latch member that extends from a first wall of the first connector housing, with the latch member having a latch projection engagement section and a disengagement section. The second connector housing has a latch projection that extends from a second wall of the second connector housing and cooperates with the latch projection engagement section of the first connector when the first and second connector are mated together. The latch securing member has an inclined member and a securing arm. The inclined member cooperates to maintain the disengagement section of the first connector in position when the latch securing projection is properly mated to the first connector housing and the securing arm cooperates with the disengagement section to prevent the removal of the latch securing member from the latch member.
- When the connector assembly is fully mated, the latch projection engagement section of the first connector housing engages the latch projection of the second connector housing to form a locking member. Additionally, the disengagement section of the first connector housing engages the inclined member of the latch securing member which prevents the disengagement section from being moved to a disengagement position. This ensures that the latch projection engagement section will remain in contact with the latch projection, preventing the disengagement of the first connector housing from the second connector housing.
- The latch securing member of the present invention has numerous advantages. As the latch securing member is inserted in a direction which is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector, the latch securing member can be used in environments in which space between components must be minimized. The latch securing member can also be used on connectors already installed in the field. As the latch securing members cooperates with known latch members, the housing of the connectors do not have to be modified to accommodate the latch securing members. Many latch securing members currently available require the connector housing to have specific openings or shoulders provided therein to accommodate the latch securing members. No such special molding of the connector housings is required for this invention. The invention also required no special tools for insertion or removal. This facilitates the effective usefulness of the present invention in the marketplace.
- Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the preferred embodiment, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a female housing, a male housing and a latch securing member of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of showing the female housing, male housing and the latching securing member fully assembled. -
FIG. 3 is a front view of the fully assembled connector assembly ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the latch securing member. -
FIG. 5 is a back perspective view of the latch securing member. -
FIG. 6 is a top view of the latch securing member. -
FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view, taken along line 7-7 ofFIG. 3 , showing the female housing, male housing and latch securing member prior to mating. -
FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view, similar toFIG. 7 , showing the female housing mated with the male housing and prior to the insertion of the latch securing member. -
FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view, similar toFIG. 7 , showing the female housing mated with the male housing and the latch securing member inserted to cooperate with the male housing. - With reference to
FIGS. 1 , 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 a connector assembly has amale connector housing 10, afemale connector housing 40 and alatch securing member 70. Themale connector housing 10 is a dielectric body which has a plurality of terminal receivingcavities 12 extending therethrough from afront face 14 to arear face 16. Each of thecavities 12 is shown to have a cylindrical cross-section as it enters the rear face, although other cross-sectional shapes are encompassed within the scope of the invention. Pin type terminals (not shown) are insertable into thecavities 12. Extending from aside wall 18 is alatch member 20. In the configuration shown, thelatch member 20 has twopivot members 22 which are attached to thesidewall 18. Twoextension arms 24 extend from thepivot members 22 to adisengagement section 26. Alatch arm 28 extends from thedisengagement section 26 beyondpivot members 22 toward thefront face 14 of thehousing 10. A latchingshoulder 30 and aninclined surface 32 are provided on a free end portion of thelatch arm 28 that extends nearest thefront face 14 of thehousing 10. - The
female connector housing 40 is a dielectric body which has a plurality of terminal receivingcavities 42 extending therethrough from afront face 44 to arear face 46. Each of thecavities 42 is shown to have a cylindrical cross-section as it enters the rear face, although other cross-sectional shapes are encompassed within the scope of the invention. Socket type terminals (not shown) are insertable into thecavities 42. Extending from a portion of aside wall 48 nearest thefront face 44 of thehousing 40 is alatch projection 50. Thelatch projection 50 has a latchingshoulder 52 and aninclined surface 54. - As the invention is directed to a
latch securing member 70 which can be used with various connector housings, including connectors with one or more latch arms and latch projections, which are well known in the industry, a more detailed description of thehousing 10 andhousing 40 will not be provided. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 through 6 , thelatch securing member 70 has afront face 72, arear wall 74 andsidewalls 76 extending therebetween. Eachsidewall 76 has aside surface 77 that extends from proximate thefront face 72 toward therear wall 74. Eachside surface 77 is positioned proximate the bottom wall 78 (shown inFIG. 7 ) at the front face and is inclined toward thetop surface 82 as it approaches therear wall 74.Bottom wall 78 is also provided and extends in a direction that is essentially perpendicular to therear wall 74. Securingarms 80 extend from therear wall 74 and are integral with atop surface 82 of latch securing member. The securing arms have securingshoulders 84 andinclined surfaces 86 provided on the portions of the securing arms nearest thefront face 72. Aninclined member 88 extends from proximate thefront face 72 to therear wall 74. Theinclined member 88 is positioned proximate thebottom wall 78 at the front face and is inclined toward thetop surface 82 as it reaches therear wall 74. As best shown inFIGS. 5 and 7 through 9, afirst opening 90 extends throughrear wall 74 and is positioned belowinclined member 88. Asecond opening 92 also extends throughrear wall 74 and is positioned above theinclined member 88. Analignment member 94 projects fromfront face 72, thealignment member 94 is positioned in essentially the same plane as thebottom wall 78. Lead-insurfaces 96 are positioned on either side of thealignment member 94. - Referring to
FIGS. 7 through 9 , the movement of themale connector housing 10, thefemale connector housing 40 and the latch securing member from an unassembled position to a fully assembled position is represented. Ashousing 10 andhousing 40 are moved from the position shown inFIG. 7 to the position shown inFIG. 8 , thefront face 14 ofconnector 10 entersconnector 40 through thefront face 44 thereof. As the insertion of the connectors continues, theinclined surface 32 oflatch member 20 engages theinclined surface 54 oflatch projection 50. The continued insertion causes theinclined surface 32 to be pushed upward (as viewed in the drawing) byinclined surface 54, thereby causing theextension arms 24,disengagement section 26,latch arm 28, latchingshoulder 30 andinclined surface 32 to be resiliently rotated aboutpivot members 22. This pivoting motion continues until theinclined surface 32 moves beyond theinclined surface 54, thereby allowing thelatch member 32 to resiliently rotate back to its unstressed position. In this unstressed position, as shown inFIG. 8 , the latchingshoulder 30 of latchingarm 28 is placed proximate latchingshoulder 52 oflatch projection 50. In this position, and absent any outside objects or forces being exerted to thelatch member 20, the latchingshoulder 30 will cooperate with the latchingshoulder 52 to prevent the unwanted separation ofhousing 10 andhousing 40. However, when theconnector housings FIG. 8 , there is some likelihood that thelatch member 20 will be accidentally disengaged fromlatch projection 50 due to wires being tangled around the latch arm, inadvertent touching when another component is installed or repaired, or any of a number of other reasons. This can result in theconnector housing female connector housing 40 is configured for use as a cable connector (as shown) or as a printed circuit board connector (not shown). - In order to avoid the problem discussed above, the
latch securing member 70 is moved from the position shown inFIG. 8 to the position shown inFIG. 9 . As this movement occurs, thebottom wall 78 of thelatch securing member 70 engages and generally rides along thesidewall 18 ofmale connector housing 10. Inside surfaces ofsidewalls 74 move proximate the outside surfaces of therespective extension arms 24 of thelatch member 20, thereby trapping theextension arms 24 between the sidewalls 74 to ensure that thelatch member 20 will be maintained within thelatch securing member 70. As the insertion continues,alignment member 94 is moved between thepivot members 22. The positioning of thealignment member 94 is facilitated by lead-insurfaces 96 positioned on either side of thealignment member 94. The lead-in surfaces rectify any slight misalignment of thelatch securing member 70 relative to thelatch member 20 as insertion occurs. - Also during the insertion of the
latch securing member 70, theinclined surfaces 86 of the securingarms 80 engage thedisengagement section 28 of thelatch member 20 causing the securingarms 80 to be resiliently deformed in a direction away from thebottom wall 78. As insertion continues, theinclined surfaces 86 move beyond thedisengagement section 28, thereby allowing the securingarms 80 to resiliently return to their unstressed position, as shown inFIG. 9 . - In the fully inserted position of
FIG. 9 , thebottom wall 78 oflatch securing member 70 rests onsidewall 18 ofmale connector housing 10. As best shown inFIG. 2 ,alignment member 94 is positioned betweenpivot members 22. Referring again toFIG. 9 ,inclined member 88 is positioned in close proximity or in engagement with a bottom surface of thedisengagement section 26 of thelatch member 20. Therear wall 74 is positioned proximate thedisengagement section 26. Securingarms 80 extend from therear wall 74 over and beyond a top surface of thedisengagement section 26. The securing shoulders 84 are provided proximate to or in engagement with thedisengagement section 26. - In the fully inserted position, the
alignment member 94 cooperates with thepivot arms 22 and thesidewalls 76 cooperate with theextension arms 24 to prevent thelatch securing member 70 from moving laterally in a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of themale connector housing 10. Thefront face 72 cooperates with thepivot members 22 and the securingshoulders 84 cooperate with thedisengagement section 26 to prevent thelatch securing member 70 from moving laterally in a direction which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of themale connector housing 10. - In the fully inserted position, the
inclined member 88 is positioned in close proximity or in engagement with a bottom surface of thedisengagement section 26 of thelatch member 20. As theinclined member 88 is not flexible and does not have resilient characteristics, this positioning of theinclined member 88 relative to thedisengagement section 26 prevents the disengagement member from being moved toward thesidewall 18, thereby preventing thelatch arm 28 from pivoting aboutpivot members 22 which preventslatch member 20 from disengaging thelatch projection 50. This prevents the accidental separation of theconnector housing 10 from connector housing, 40. Consequently, the secure connection between the housing even in environments in which the components are tightly spaced. - The
latch securing member 70 also performs the function of a connector position assurance member (CPA). If themale connector housing 10 is not fully mated with thefemale connector housing 40, thelatch member 20 will be in a stressed position, with thedisengagement section 26 provided closer to thesidewall 18. Complete insertion of the latch securing member will not occur, as theinclined member 88 of thelatch securing member 70 will engage thedisengagement section 26 close to thefront face 72, thereby preventing the further insertion of the latch securing member. Consequently, theinclined surfaces 86 of the securingarms 80 will not move past thedisengagement section 26, thereby providing the operator with a visual indication that themating connectors - In order to remove the
latch securing member 70 from thelatch member 20, the securingarms 80 must be resiliently deformed to allow the securingshoulders 84 to move out of the plane of thedisengagement section 26. With the shoulders moved, the latch securing member can be slid backward. With thelatch securing member 70 removed, the operator can operate thelatch member 20 in the normal manner. While the securingarms 80 can be resiliently deformed by the operator, it is extremely difficult for the securingarms 80 to be inadvertently deformed by a cable or the like. The configuration of theinclined surfaces 86 makes it very difficult for a cable to get tangled around the free end of the securingarms 80. In addition, even if a cable were to be tangled around the securing arms, or if the securing arms would be inadvertently contacted, the relative short length of the securingarms 80 makes is extremely unlikely that the securingarms 80 would inadvertently disengage. As the arms are short, the force required to move free ends and the relative distance the free ends must move ensures that thelatch securing member 70 will be reliably maintained on theconnector housing 10. - The use of the
latch securing member 70 also prevents the cables from engaging thelatch member 20. Without thelatch securing member 70, the cables could engage and wrap around thelatch member 20, causing the cable to interfere with the operation of thelatch member 20. This could result in breakage of thelatch member 20 or the inability to properly latch or unlatch thelatch member 20. The positioning of thelatch securing member 70, as shown inFIGS. 2 and 9 , eliminates this problem and protects thelatch member 20 from tangling with the cable. - The latch securing member of the present invention has numerous advantages, several of which are discussed above. Other exemplary advantages are stated herein, but even more advantages will be apparent to those skilled in the art. As the latch securing member is inserted in a direction which is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector, the latch securing member can be used in environments in which space between components must be minimized. The latch securing member can also be used on connectors already installed in the field. As the latch securing members cooperates with known latch members, the housing of the connectors do not have to be modified to accommodate the latch securing members. Many latch securing members currently available require the connector housing to have specific openings or shoulders provided therein to accommodate the latch securing members. No such special molding of the connector housings is required for this invention. The invention also required no special tools for insertion or removal. This facilitates the effective usefulness of the present invention in the marketplace.
- While the invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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